Determining Feasibility and Parameter Values for Compound Orders Based on Transfer Amounts, Liquid Handler Capabilities, and Container Volume Capacities

摘要

An algorithm is described for determining feasibility and calculating parameter values for one or more compound processing orders. Feasibility is determined primarily by applying a series of inequality constraints that result in a valid target concentration range within which orders can be processed. These inequality constraints are obtained from initial compound amounts, source and destination container volume capacities, the liquid handler transfer volume range, and the amount of compound to be processed. If feasible, calculated parameter values include the dilution, transfer and top-off volumes necessary to fulfill the order. Sample code implementing the algorithm is given in Microsoft Visual Basic?d.